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The Manchester Arena will reopen for the first time since the terror attack with a benefit concert to honour those killed in the bombing.

Arena bosses announced on Wednesday that the venue, which has been closed since the attack on May 22, will open its doors again on Saturday September 9.

Noel Gallagher attending a viewing of The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains at the V&A, London (PA)

The We Are Manchester concert will include performances from Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, The Courteeners, Blossoms and Rick Astley.

Poet Tony Walsh, known as Longfella, will also perform and there will be a pre-show DJ set from Clint Boon.

All profits raised will go to the Manchester Memorial Fund, a charitable trust overseen by the city’s Lord Mayor which will go towards establishing a permanent memorial for the victims of the attack.

Rick Astley attending the BBC Music Awards at the Royal Victoria Dock in London (PA)

James Allen, general manager of the arena, said: “May’s events will never be forgotten but they will not stop us – or Mancunian music fans – from coming together to enjoy live music.

“Manchester Arena has celebrated over 20 years hosting some of the greatest musical talent of all time and the significant economic and cultural impact that this has on the city means that this legacy must continue.”